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Donald Dye Obituary
Don was born on January 18, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Donald Marvin Dye, Sr. and Evelyn Dye. He spent his early years in the Minneapolis area where he attended and graduated from North High School in 1948.
After graduating from high school, his National Guard unit was activated into the U. S. Army and he was stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama. During his time at Fort Rucker, he sent for his high school sweetheart, Mary Carlson. They were married in Geneva, Alabama on March 10, 1951. Following his time in military service, he and Mary returned to the Minneapolis area, where Don followed in his father's footsteps to work in the dairy industry. They settled in Bloomington, where they raised their family of five children.
In 1974, Don and Mary moved to Anchorage, where he took a position as plant manager with Matanuska Maid Dairy. Some years later, he and a co-worker collaborated and formed a company producing ice cream, Alaska Supreme Ice Cream.
Don and Mary were members of First Presbyterian Church for many years. He also served as an elder for SeaChange Christ Community.
Don is survived by Mary, his wife of 66 years, his children, Rhonda Schlereth (Ernest); Douglas Dye (Kirstie); Daniel Dye (Elizabeth); Rebecca O'Hara (Steven); and Eric Dye (Jeannie); fifteen grandchildren and 3 (soon to be 4) great- grandchildren; sisters, Joanne Pierce and Kathleen Clouse; and brother, Charles Dye. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Marvin Dye, Sr. and Evelyn Dye, and brother, Steven Dye.
Don had an unwavering, steadfast faith and hope in Jesus Christ. He possessed an unassuming, reverent humility. He will be remembered for his empathetic nature, gruff tenderness, and the love and pride he enjoyed in his family.
A memorial service will be held on June 19, 4:00 pm, at Chapel by the Sea, 14730 Turnagain Bluff Way. Memorial gifts may be made to SeaChange Christ Community, 225 E. Fireweed Ln., Ste. 301, Anchorage, AK 99503.
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Judith Bendersky
June 24, 2017
To Rhonda and Rebecca and MOM, I hope you are being especially kind to yourselves in this difficult transition time. May you find comfort and peace in thinking of his amazing life and legacy and knowledge of a future reunion. Love from judith b and jim
June 12, 2017
Have comfort in knowing that God is close to those who are brokenhearted. Because of God's love expressed through the ransom sacrifice of his Son, Jesus Christ, we can look forward to seeing our loved ones again. He keeps them all in his memory. May you find comfort, strength and hope in the Father of comfort and tender mercies.
L Groh
June 11, 2017
Your country and countrymen thank you for your military service, Donald Dye, now rest in peace.
Bob and Julia Harding
June 10, 2017
Dear Dyes,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have wonderful memories of Don and his sense of humor.
Take care as you grieve and remember and celebrate his wonderful life.
Love and hugs to you all.
June 10, 2017
Dear Mary and family, I add my prayers and love for all of you in this time of life without your beloved Don. He and you know God's promise and hope ~ comfort and peace be yours. Love Jane E Chapman
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